Sodium The amount of sodium in a given food can be found on the Nutrition Label. As you begin looking at foods you commonly eat and their levels, you may be surprised to find 1 serving of canned soup (often only half the can) may have 600-800 mg Sodium. Whoa. When Labeling a product, food manufacturers must adhere to the...
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Archive for September, 2010
Nutrition Tip September 4 2010
Mish Mash Friday
There are a few things that I’ve been wanting to blog about, so I’ve chosen today as the day to mash them all together into one happy little post. I generally like to stick to a theme or topic for each blog post, but I’m cool with trying out something different today. How to...
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Look Who’s Loving the Bike – September
Is it really September already? As you know, at the top of each month we like to feature the amazing stories and memories of why people are loving the bike. Please take a look at what our September lovers have to say. We’d love to hear from you as well….feel free to submit your “Look...
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Sugar Alternatives for Energy and Hydration
Question: I am using the homebrew sugar formulations (sometimes added to green tea). I am also trying to wean myself off 1/2 dose adrenalean “lip tonic delivery system” (biorhythm brand- caffeine, hoodia g, synephrine, yohimbe) capsule for energy.
My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.
Answer:
Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out. Have you tried either of these? Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.
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